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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.64, 4,386.68 and 2,239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.64, 4,386.68 and 2,239.55 is: 3,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.64 : 4,386.68 = 2,239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.64/4,386.68 = 2,239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.64x = 4,386.68 × 2,239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.64x = 9,824,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,189.19/3,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.75

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